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Simplicity 2584

I finished this dress back in February, but it took me awhile to figure out how I wanted to wear it. I like it belted, but that shortens the dress by quite a bit. It also looks really cute with skinny jeans and ballet flats.

Patern: Simplicity 2584, view BFabric: Amy Butler, Daisy Chain lineAlterations: I sized down based on finished garment measurements, left the fold detail off of the bottom of the dress, and added a hook and eye about 1″ above the bottom of the front slit.I also added a bit of length to the dress. The trendier patterns seem to be running on the short size, in my 5’4″ opinion.

If I sew this pattern again, I will omit all of the interfacing. Quilting cotton has enough body already-and when a facing is included I find that adding interfacing just makes the garment too stiff. In fact, I might even leave off the yolk facing, too.I will also bring the slit in the yolk up by several inches.

This pattern was really easy to sew up, and the instructions were very detailed. I would recommend it-but be sure to check the finished garment measurements before cutting!

There aren’t any detail pictures of the facing, but that’s because I spilled ice cream on it. 😛 I wasn’t sure if I wanted the yolk to be as pronounced as it is on the pattern envelope, so I was pleasantly surprised when the busy print camouflaged the yolk a bit!

It’s too warm for the 3/4 length sleeves right now, but this will make a great fall dress/tunic.

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One response to “Simplicity 2584”

CUTE DRESS..THANKS FOR THE INPUT ON MY MACHINE HUNTING! I wanted to stop by today and let you know I have two different giveaway going on my blog right now…..one has to do with quilting accessories…thought you might like to check it out! Happy Wednesday!